Medico-legal assessments

A medico-legal assessment is a type of assessment conducted by a trained medical professional, such as a doctor or psychologist, to provide an expert opinion on legal matters related to a person's health or condition.

This type of assessment can involve reviewing medical records, diagnostic tests, and review of the patient’s presentation. The goal is for the psychologist to give a professional opinion on issues such as personal injury claims, disability claims, and workers' compensation claims.

The medico-legal assessment is often used in insurance claims and legal proceedings to help insurers, judges and lawyers make informed decisions, and it requires the medical professional to remain impartial, and objective and provide accurate and relevant information.